Guidebook for Lydeard Saint Lawrence
Sightseeing
Dunster Castle and village is well worth a visit, beautiful Mediterranean Gardens and walking trails steeped in history. The village has shops to browse as well as good pubs, tea rooms and restaurants. The West Somerset Railway stops nr Dunster Beach with a short 15 min walk. Great for all ages.
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Dunster Schloss
Dunster Castle and village is well worth a visit, beautiful Mediterranean Gardens and walking trails steeped in history. The village has shops to browse as well as good pubs, tea rooms and restaurants. The West Somerset Railway stops nr Dunster Beach with a short 15 min walk. Great for all ages.
If you fancy a day on the Mendips you can walk Glastonbury Tor and visit the Abbey and perhaps spend an afternoon shopping at Clarks Village at Street which is a stone's throw from the Tor.
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Glastonbury Tor
If you fancy a day on the Mendips you can walk Glastonbury Tor and visit the Abbey and perhaps spend an afternoon shopping at Clarks Village at Street which is a stone's throw from the Tor.
Wookey Hole Höhlen
High StreetWookey Hole is well worth a visit, amazing caves.
Selworthy is a beautiful National Trust village with lovely walks through stunning woodland to Selworthy Beacon. Afterwards you can have a Cream Tea in Selworthy and a well deserved rest!
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Selworthy
Selworthy is a beautiful National Trust village with lovely walks through stunning woodland to Selworthy Beacon. Afterwards you can have a Cream Tea in Selworthy and a well deserved rest!
Beautiful, great for walks along the pebbly beach and lunch or a beer!
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Porlock Weir
Beautiful, great for walks along the pebbly beach and lunch or a beer!
Parks & Nature
Coursley Farm is situated in the Quantock Hills and is great for walking, mountain biking, horse riding and realaxation!
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Quantock Hills AONB
Coursley Farm is situated in the Quantock Hills and is great for walking, mountain biking, horse riding and realaxation!
Kilve Beach is a small village set within the Quantock hills with outstanding walks along the jurassic coast. Kilve beach is great for fossils and exploring the North Somerset Coast.
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Kilve Beach
Kilve Beach is a small village set within the Quantock hills with outstanding walks along the jurassic coast. Kilve beach is great for fossils and exploring the North Somerset Coast.
Tarr Steps is a great place to picnic and go walking, where you and your children can run free and explore the stunning countryside within Exmoor National Park.
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Tarr Steps Woodland National Nature Reserve
Tarr Steps is a great place to picnic and go walking, where you and your children can run free and explore the stunning countryside within Exmoor National Park.
Beautiful National Trust Gardens and often have activities for children (look at their website)
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Hestercombe Gardens
Beautiful National Trust Gardens and often have activities for children (look at their website)
Essentials
This Co-op has everything you need including a superb bakery for your morning croissants and bread.
Co-op Food - Bishops Lydeard
4 Church StThis Co-op has everything you need including a superb bakery for your morning croissants and bread.
Lovely farm shop with dishes already made, so you don't have to cook! A large selection of fruit and veg.
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The Fruit & Flower Basket & Stricko's Deli
8 Westridge WayLovely farm shop with dishes already made, so you don't have to cook! A large selection of fruit and veg.
Entertainment & Activities
On our doorstep is The West Somerset Steam Railway. Ideal for a family day out exploring the West Somerset Coast and countryside. Corowcombe Station is within a 10 minute walk from Coursley Farm but if you prefer to drive there is parking available.
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West Somerset Railway plc
On our doorstep is The West Somerset Steam Railway. Ideal for a family day out exploring the West Somerset Coast and countryside. Corowcombe Station is within a 10 minute walk from Coursley Farm but if you prefer to drive there is parking available.
Just a few miles down the road and great for children to have riding lessons and spend time with the horses.
QSR Equestrian Centre ( The Quantock School Of Riding )
Halsway LaneJust a few miles down the road and great for children to have riding lessons and spend time with the horses.
Woodland Play Centre is a great day out for kids and within walking distance from our farm. If you fancy a day relaxing you can leave your children to make dens, camp fires, nature crafts and play in the woods under supervision. Must book in advance which you can do through their website www.woodlandplaycentre.co.uk
Crowcombe
Woodland Play Centre is a great day out for kids and within walking distance from our farm. If you fancy a day relaxing you can leave your children to make dens, camp fires, nature crafts and play in the woods under supervision. Must book in advance which you can do through their website www.woodlandplaycentre.co.uk
Tropiquaria Wildlife Park
Washford CrossClose by this park is great for little ones.
Crealy Great Adventure Park is close to Exeter and roughly 45 mins drive - if you fancy a day out for the children.
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Crealy Freizeitpark & Resort
Sidmouth RoadCrealy Great Adventure Park is close to Exeter and roughly 45 mins drive - if you fancy a day out for the children.
Food Scene
The Carew Arms is a great pub with a restaurant. Lovely beer garden that gets the evening sun and is dog friendly.
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The Carew Arms
The Carew Arms is a great pub with a restaurant. Lovely beer garden that gets the evening sun and is dog friendly.
Superb food, lovely contemporary barn, advisable to book.
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The Barn @ Pod Shavers
Pound LaneSuperb food, lovely contemporary barn, advisable to book.
Sleek modern Brasserie serving British cuisine and snacks. Need to book.
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Brazz
Castle BowSleek modern Brasserie serving British cuisine and snacks. Need to book.
Intimate venue great for small groups or couples offering modern dishes, need to book.
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Augustus Restaurant
Saint James StreetIntimate venue great for small groups or couples offering modern dishes, need to book.
The Farmers Arms
Coggins LaneGreat food and advisable to book.
The Rising Sun Inn
Great local pub serving good food a 5 minute drive away.
If you don't fancy cooking and are on your way back from exploring this place serves great fish and chips and pizza!
John's Chippy
1 Long StIf you don't fancy cooking and are on your way back from exploring this place serves great fish and chips and pizza!
Great pub serving really good food and a lovely Beer Garden at the foot of the Quantocks.
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The Blue Ball Inn
Great pub serving really good food and a lovely Beer Garden at the foot of the Quantocks.